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The Importance of Notifying Your Association on Title Changes
By: Helsing Admin Most changes of ownership happen through escrow. These transfers require by law that a “demand” be provided by the association. The association

The Cost of Being Delinquent
By: Helsing Admin Question: I did not pay my assessments for a few months due to financial difficulties. Now I owe thousands of dollars to

The Association Ruined My Vines!
By: Helsing Admin A reader writes: There is some common area landscaping outside my home that I have been taking care of. Quite frankly I

Setting Standards and Expectations (Part 1) – The Board’s Primary Duty
…and the fundamental foundation for a properly functioning organization. By Helsing Admin It is the Board’s job to establish policies that set standards for the

Question on Reserve Funding
By: Helsing Admin Question: I have 2 questions about the HOA budgets. Q1. Does any California law determine the amount of the HOA reserve fund?

Proper Minutes
By: Helsing Admin Question: Our secretary takes long and complex minutes. She likes to quote everything everyone says, and in doing so she also editorializes

Preventive Maintenance and Maintenance Manuals
By: Helsing Admin A well-thought-out preventive maintenance program is going to save an association significant money over the long haul. Components and equipment not properly

Policy Governance – Part VII
Principle 10 By: Helsing Admin [NOTE: This article is Part VI in a series where each article builds on the previous articles. We recommend you

Policy Governance – Part VI
Principles 8-9 By: Helsing Admin [NOTE: This article is Part VI in a series where each article builds on the previous articles. We recommend you